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Hello lovies! Welcome to Monday’s blog post for the week. This is a fun one, I received this awesome box from influenster for free for review purposes, how excited was I? Well, we all know how great influenster is, and they were completely free for me to use, and review. If you don’t know what influenster is, (feel free to search in my side bar for more influenster reviews) it is a product review website, where you fill out information, and surveys, etc, then they send you products for free to review! Sounds great right? It is, let me tell you, I have gotten tons of great things to review, all for just giving my opinion! If you would like to sign up please leave your email in the comments, I would be happy to send you a link, again, there is nothing to loose, it’s totally free! I was lucky enough to get into another box, after reviewing the elf cosmetics voxbox, I got into this one. I love Loreal, it is my favorite affordable drugstore brands hands down, love Loreal! I have extremely oily, greasy hair, so I think that’s why they picked me for the Loreal Extraordinary Clay voxbox to review. The box came with the entire 3 step program, here is my review, and opinion on it!

I have really enjoyed using these products, they all work perfectly together, smell amazing, and are very effective at removing the excess oil without over drying my hair. I have always been one that has to shampoo, and condition daily, due to oily scalp, and hair. These products were right up my alley, and helped tremendously at absorbing that oil, and taking away the greasy feeling. My roots get oily VERY quickly, so I wash my hair almost every day to avoid this (I know, that’s really bad, but oily hair grosses me out), and my ends are really dry, which is odd I know. I definitely think that these products work best when you use them together, and the scent was strong but not TOO strong, which is something I look for with my shampoos and hair products, smell is very important to me, and this was pleasant.When I recieved this product I was skeptical of it’s claims of keeping hair less oily for up to 48 hours. I often have problems with my hair getting oily very soon after I wash it, this is a big problem for me especially in the winter when I don’t want to wash it as often since it gets more dry/brittle in the cold weather.I used the shampoo along with the conditioner and pre-shampoo mask as directed on the packaging, surprisingly, by the end of the day my hair was still oil free. Something in the formula just works, I don’t know about other hair types, or textures, but for me, it works amazingly well, I am in love, and recommend to anyone who suffers from oily scalp, and hair, give it a try, I bet you will love it as well! I also want to mention that is just releasing into the market, so you may not be able to find it, but it will become available soon, it’s worth the wait. 🙂

Hello everyone, happy Wednesday, and happy hump day, I hope everyone is having a great week so far. I keep telling myself to stay up to date, and yes I keep buying new makeup, and beauty products, so now I have a ton of catching up to do. The holiday collections are all releasing, so it’s pretty fun, and exciting!! I LOVE holiday makeup sets, I can’t resist, as I’m sure many of you can’t as well, oh the temptation!!

EOS is a great drugstore lip balm brand, you may know of them, they are pretty darn popular. I have about 20 of them so far, and really didn’t need more, but how can I resist the new shimmer ones? I can’t, and I wanted to review them for you all as well. They are packed with a beautiful shimmer, that adds the perfect sparkle to your lips, okay my lips, and I can’t get enough of them, I really have been loving them so far! I have always been a lip product kind of gal, something about all the different types of lip products, that give so many different looks that I can’t resist!! Lips are in constant need of attention, so they are always needing something on them! my favorite lip products, or type has always been lipgloss, I love the gloss look, funny fact when matte lips were all the rage, okay they still are, lol, I was like what??? NO!!! lol, funny I know, I am getting more used to them, and do wear the look on occasional, although, still not my favorite. I also have always loved shimmer, ever since I was a little girl, my lips had to be shimmery, or sparkly, thanks bonne bell lipsmack, the addiction started young!! Anyways, with living in the pacific northwest the weather can change so drastically from day to day, so my lip products change as well, and they change often, which I don’t mind 🙂

My Review:

I love EOS, as a brand, and their lip balms. I love how the ingredients are quality, and good for your lips, and the environment as well. They smell amazing, and truly are moisturizing for your lips. The shimmer I was really excited about because I already love the regular eos, and I have a ton of them, all different scents/ flavors. The clear balm gives the perfect amount of moisture, and they glide on effortlessly, the shape of the balm is a great idea, no wonder why so many other brands try and copy the design! I love these new shimmer balms, they add a slight sparkle, and the pink one adds a tiny amount of pink without being overbearing, which is nice. The scents are nice as well, sweet, but not floral. I really like the new packaging on these as well, it makes them feel more fancy. The price on these are around $2 more each, but I feel it’s very worth the price increase for what your getting! I recommend these for sure, they work great, and will be great to have for the coming winter months, and the holidays! Would make a great stocking stuffer!

Hello there everyone, guys, and gals, I hope everyone is doing well, and having a great summer thus far! As I am writing this I am watching a sweet little baby sleep in his swing, so precious, babies are my heart, and soul I tell ya, I can’t get enough, and am so incredibly lucky that I get to do what I do, and also have hobbies, like blogging as well. I am privileged to be a blogger for influenster, and was lucky enough to receive the loreal paris vox box for review! Loreal has always been my favorite drug store brand, so this was perfect for me! Although, I do know that there are some other high end brand vox boxes floating around, and really wish that I was able to get one of those, but that’s okay, I do love loreal, and will definitely use them as well! Loreal products never disappoint, and are always up to standard of high end products. Yes, I am aware what brands loreal as a company owns, I think that is high they are always of high quality, but at drug store prices, either way it’s amazing that’s for sure, everything I have ever tried, I have loved, and it makes me want to try other products from the brand.

Okay, a quick disclaimer>>>> Influenster sent these products to review, free to me for my opinion, to try out, and test on behalf of loreal paris. I will be providing my honest opinion on each product, and how I thought they performed, etc. My opinions are my own.

What I received in my Loreal paris vox box:

Color rich eye shadow in *200 Paris Beach*

Review:

This color was unfortunately not the best. It looks okay in the pan, but it is very matte white, with no shimmer, it swatches, and applies very chalky, and not smooth at all. I used this as an eyeshadow base color before applying other shadows on top, and it worked fine for this, but my eyeshadows didn’t last all day as I expected. I don’t think this would work as an brow bone highlight either, because it is so matte, I like shimmer personally. I do appreciate the pan size of the shadow.

Color rich eye shadow in *207 Pain Au Chocolat*

This shadow was a dream! I have no idea how they can vary so much, yet be the same formula, this color is absolutely beautiful both swatched, and on the lids. Simply stunning, the pigmentation, and texture of the eyeshadow is completely different from the above color, so interesting. It is so buttery, and soft, and blends like butter! The color is a pretty rose gold, with a lot of shimmer, which I love! Definitely a must have color, so glad I got it, and this stayed on my eyelids all day without creasing!

Voluminous Original Mascara in *310 Blackest Black*

I have heard amazing things about this mascara, and have always wanted to try it, so I was very glad to receive it, and the lash primer inside the vox box! This mascara really is well known for a reason, it adds so much volume, and definition to your lashes, without clumping! The formula is perfect with just one coat, and separates the lashes without much effort. I definitely needed a mascara like this to add definition, and volume, because my eye lashes are so thin, and short. This mascara makes a huge difference, especially when used with the eye lash primer. Truly gives you the va va voom beautiful lashes affect without looking clumpy.

Voluminous Lash Primer in *300 White Primer*

Everyone needs this eye lash primer!! This stuff is a miracle, seriously it is a game changer in the way that I apply my mascara now! I can’t believe I waited so long to give it a try. You add the primer to your lashes prior to added mascara, and it helps build volume, and thicken each individual lash adding tons of volume, and separates each eye lash with ease, so it’s easier to apply your mascara over it. It is a great addition to your lash routine, and worth the extra step!

Infallible Original Never Fail Eyeliner in *511 Black Noir*

Okay, I will admit I am picky with eyeliners, they have to be very pigmented, and glide on my eyelids with ease. This one did to my surprise!! The liner is very smooth, and silky, kind of a no tug, or pulling eyeliner in my opinion. It didn’t hurt or make my eyes water, which is always a bonus for me. It is also very black, and richly pigmented. The liner applied nice, and stayed all day as well. I love anything from the infallible line I tell ya, I want it all!

Brow Stylist Prep & Shape Pro Kit in *386 Light To Medium*

I have never been huge on brow products, I think it’s not as important as everyone makes it out to be, I am more of a natural brow gal, and when I do my brows, I like them to be light with just a thin coat of color to define them, and make them more recognizable, because they are so thin. This kit was a great all in one, the brow stylist did everything I was looking for, the colors matched well, and they made my eyebrows stay in place all day, and look great, I love the ease of having it as an all in one product!

This was a great vox box from influenster. Loreal will remain one of my favorite brands from the drug store, heck even out of the drugstore! I am so lucky to have received these great products from Loreal to try out, I really feel that I wouldn’t have given them a try, but am so glad that I got the opportunity to, because now I have more favorite products, that are not only affordable, but work as well as high end in my opinion as well. Thank you influenster!

OMG! I was so lucky enough to get the virtualvox box from Target for the C9 champion bra! I literally paid $6 for this amazing bra! If you are unfimiliar with influenster it is a reviewing company, and am amazing one at that! I have recieved several free or discounted products from influenster, I have been a member for a about 2 years, and love them!!! It is totally free to join, if you would like a link or would like to join and recieve amazing products to review please comment down below, and I would be happy to email it to you 🙂 iIt is hands down the best review website company there is that’s for sure, I highly recommend them! They have a huge variety of brands that they work with, and some very high end beauty brands, it all just depends on what you get with how active you are on the website, and on social media, etc. defintely worth signing up for, because you never know what you could qualify for to review!

This vox box is a little different because it is a virtual box, meaning they don’t actually send you the product for review. I did recieve a coupon discount code for 40% off either the power core or power shape sports bra from C9 champion at target. I went into my local store to redeem the coupon, and to my surprise, the bras were already on sale for $10 each, yeah I’m so glad I waited a little while to redeem it! So, with the coupon it brought the bra down to $6, incredible value that’s for sure! I have purchased sports bras, underwear, clothing, and socks from this brand, I really do think they are very high quality, and defintely comparable to more expensive brands. I was happy with the cute designs, and cute colors they had available. I do have to mention that the store display was a bit confussing though, because there were so many different types, and styles to choose from, but hey that’s not a bad thing right? There is defintely something for everyone, and all different support types as well, which is wonderful by the C9 brand by target. The sports bra I chose was the power core compression racerback sports bra.

The sports bra by C9 champion from target is a great option for those who are looking for a quality, comfortable sports bra at an affordable option. This brand truly does compare to more expensive brands, I couldn’t believe it, the design especially looks exactly like some other well known expensive brands, I mean exactly, it’s tough to even tell the difference! Seems almost to good to be true, but it’s not, this brand is amazing, love everything, I want more from the line, everyone loves great dupes right?

Here are some details about the bras, specifically the sports bra that I choose from the target.com website. I chose this style because I was looking for a wireless sports bra, beacuse I don’t need wires, or that much support, and this style is just my preferance for comfort. I think the racer style back is very cute, and stylish as well, it adds a great design aspect to the bra. I usually tend to stick with medium support bras because that’s really all I need, and a pullover style, instead of a clasp closure back, again just for comfort. Overall, I really love this bra, and how comfortable, and cute it is, I defintely think it’s a great price even at the $16.99 regular price. I am so glad I got the opportunity to try it out, I quickly became a fan, and feel in love with this bra that’s for sure! If you have any doubt, check out the reviews on these sports bras, or anything from the C9 champion line, everything from the line at target have amazing reviews!! Give C9 champion a try!

Hello there my loves!! I hope you all have been good, and life has been treating you well! I know I decided to take some time off, I went to Las Vegas for a work trip, and fun, and just needed some time to deal with some things I have been dealing with in my life, so I really appreciate your patience, and keep me in your thoughts please, thank you so much, I am hoping things will start to get better, and become normal again. I am hoping to find more time for things that I enjoy again, and not be so exhausted all the time, and get back to life, a happy life. So ya, I will try and do my best, and get back into blogging, and vlogging, thank you for sticking with me, and showing my blog, and youtube channel continued love! I can’t believe January is already said, and done, that went by so incredibly fast!!! Happy makeup shopping everyone, remember to make someone smile today, because you never know what they are struggling with 🙂

Thanks for reading, let me know if you picked up anything new lately, or any of these new at sephora items! I just picked up the blush palette, I will be doing a full review on it, the colors, and pigmentation are amazing, the colors are so unique, and beautiful! I think I am also going to get one of the urban decay’s Gwen Stefani lipsticks, the packaging is absolutely beautiful, me, and gold just go so perfectly together, I need it in my life!! 🙂

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday! I had a great one, I received the best present our family could ask for, we were surprised with a great visit from my brother, and nephew. I am one of 6, and have 3 nephews as well, so this was so great to have all of us together with our parents, it couldn’t get better than that! It was a happy surprise, I was SO in tears! I took a little break from everything, so I could focus on my family, and work, but hopefully I can get back into the swing of things with the new year! Today I am bringing you the, “Walmart Beauty Box” is a quarterly sample box which is FREE, all you do is just pay $5 for the shipping and handling. It is not my favorite beauty box obviously, but it’s a always a great value, and way to sample out new products that are being launched in the market, that are affordable prices. I have been a subscriber to walmart beauty box for over a year, and really enjoy it! Once you sign up, they automatically withdraw payment, and send you the box, which is nice, I really wish that target beauty box did the same, but oh well, those are definitely harder to come by, and they sell out SO FAST, so when I get this box in the mail, it is always a nice little surprise! If you want a sampling experience for items you can buy at Walmart, this is your box, like I said, it is a great value for what your getting, the coupons alone are worth the price of $5! I also love trying out new products, so this is always fun! Check out the video below for a better look at this box as well!

If you would like to subscribe please go to Walmart.com/walmartbeauty (not a referral link)

The Subscription: Walmart Beauty BoxThe Description: Each new season brings different product needs and a reason to refresh your beauty cabinet. In your Walmart Beauty Box, you’ll find sample beauty products and tips on how to use those and other items sold at Walmart and on Walmart.com. Receiving your Walmart Beauty Box will be another reason to welcome each new season.The Price: $5 per quarter

What do you think of this box? Is it something you would subscribe to? Remember that it’s quarterly, so only 4 boxes a year, which is kinda good, because it’s nice that they are spread out a bit! I recommend giving this box a try!

Hello there everyone!! I hope you are having a wonderful start to your day! I am here today to introduce you to an amazing campaign that I was SO lucky to receive from influenster! If you don’t know what that is, then let’s catch up here, influenster is a website where you sign up for free, (I will post the link here, or I would also be happy to email you an invite!! It is invite only, and I have been a member now for about 2 years, this website I heard about through a friend, and was amazed that you could get free products just for reviewing, and testing them out, it seems to good to be true, but honestly it IS TRUE, it’s that easy! I have received tons of products to review, I have gotten some amazing products to test out, which to me, is so incredibly fun. This campaign was HANDS DOWN the best campaign product review I have ever received from any of the review website companies, (they are all in my links on my blog page if you would like to check them all out) like I said, I feel very lucky to have gotten chosen for this one. This box was only sent to select reviewers, and no you don’t have to be a blogger, or have a youtube channel to sign up to review products, but I will say that your social impact score does play a roll in what you may receive, etc. so if you are active on social media than influenster is for you!! FREE products are always good right? Be sure to check out influenster, it is an amazing website, and company. I have had nothing but wonderful experiences, and products from them!

This box is a voxbox from influenster (what they call the campaigns) this voxbox is a special one, because of it’s high value, and opportunity. This is the highest value voxbox I have seen since I have joined, so I am definitely thankful that I was picked to try this amazing product, and much needed product from silk’n. I have heard of this brand before, and have always wanted to try, but was skeptical if it would really work, and it is a bit expensive. I was amazed to see that it actually does, what this product is, and does will amaze anyone who tries it! This is a laser hair removal device that you use in the comfort of your own home, that is painless, very convenient, and safe, easy to use as well! You see results sooner, because this is such a powerful, yet compact device, that actually works, and removes your hair by laser! I don’t know any one who wouldn’t want less body hair, it’s a constant hassle, and always grows back, well, this is different because it stops the hair growth at the root, there for using light pulses to stop the hair from coming back!

My Review:

I received the Silk’n Flash & Go Express complementary from Influenster to test and review, however, all opinions are of my own as always. I will provide my honest review of this new product from Silk’n. I have had the device for two months now, and I have used the product as recommended by the directions. I will admit, I was a bit hesitant, and scared to try it, because I have had laser hair removal on my bikini area (full brazilan), and my armpits. I went to a professional laser hair removal spa, and had 6 treatments, it left me with ZERO results, and the hair came back. The treatments were extremely painful as well, as I am sure you could imagine! I paid a few thousand dollars for my treatments, with little to none results sadly, it was a horrible experience, and wasn’t sure if I was ready for that, but I bit the bullet, turned on the device from silk’n and tried it, and OMG, it wasn’t painful, yes it hurts a little, but if you have had a tattoo, or laser treatments, piercings, etc. you may be used to that type of pain, to me, it wasn’t so bad, more like a pinch, or a rubber band snapping, then once it’s over the pain stops, and you are good to go! It does however, take several treatments to see results, which is common, laser treatments aren’t a one time quick fix, although I wish it was that easy! I have noticed less growth of hair, however, the hair is not gone completely, and I didn’t expect it to be yet, it takes time like I said, but I am definitely willing to stick in there, and keep trying. My hair is getting softer, and grows in a lot slower, which is a great advantage, another great one, is that you can do it in the privacy of your own home! I definitely recommend this product, because it does truly work, you just have to be patient with it, but it is very easy, and okay weird detail, kinda fun to use, hair be gone right!!! I am using it on the tops of my toes, my underarms, my legs, and bikini area, yep I am going for it all, and really wanted to test, and give this a whirl, so glad I did, loving it so far, I am hoping for better results as time goes by using this device! I am excited to see how great it can be without hair in those annoying areas!

Go to**www.silkn.com** promo code, “NOHAIR,” for 10% off the Flash&Go Express! The promo code expires January 31st, 2016 so don’t delay if you want to give this a try! This offer is exclusive to all of you, so please use it to get a great deal on the silk’n Flash & Go Express!! Feel free to share this discount! 🙂

***They are having an even better sale right now check it out!!***

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Explanation & Benefits From The Silk’n Website:

(I didn’t want to say anything wrong, since it is a medical device)

—PRODUCT DETAILS FOR SILK’N FLASH&GO EXPRESS HAIR REMOVAL DEVICE—Flash&Go Express is the next innovation in Silk’n home hair removal. We’ve integrated our gentle, light-based hair removal technology into a convenient trigerless design. Simply target the treatment area and Express does the rest with auto pulses that reduce treatment times by up to 50%.

Flash&Go Express is the quick and easy way to remove unwanted hair at home!Silk’n Flash&Go Express uses gentle pulses of light to disable hair growth at the root. Most users experience a noticeable reduction in hair after just a handful of treatments. It’s painless, convenient and safe!

Convenient at-home treatmentPainless and permanent resultsNo cartridges or refills to buyPerfect for areas big and smallSafe and FDA ClearedWhat makes Flash&Go Express different?Faster pulses for faster treatment times300,000 pulses for a lifetime of useAutomatic, gliding design for faster treatmentsSimple, effective designExpress yourself and say goodbye to unwanted hair forever!Flash&Go Express truly is the most advanced home hair removal system ever! Express allows you to permanently and painlessly remove hair in the privacy of your own home. And thanks to the auto pulse design, you can reduce treatment times by up to 50%.

Disclaimer—-This is a personal blog for reviewing purposes, and I do not receive monetary compensation for any of my product reviews, if I received them for free I will say. I did receive this to review for free from Influenster, and Silk’n. All reviews represent the opinion of Bflyrenee’s Reviews & Beauty. All images are property of silk’n, and myself.

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I am sweet, fun, outgoing, silly, funny, sometimes crazy and love to have a good time. I am constantly trying to make others smile. I talk to strangers daily, and love meeting new people and making friends. I spend a lot of time with my family (as much as I can), I am the middle child of 6, so having a close bond with my siblings and family is very important to me. I have 3 amazing nephews which I adore, and am excited for the future as my family continues to expand. I love the outdoors (okay not so much the rain) but LOVE the summers. Exploring, camping, hiking, waterfalls, the beach, and wildlife refuges are a few of my favorite places to go and just be in touch with myself, and nature. I love good food, and shopping (mostly bargain hunting) as well, it relaxes me and is something I enjoy for sure. I have been a youtube vlogger for 2 years, I specialize in product reviews, freebies, subscription boxes, and beauty, I am constantly growing, and truly appreciate the support. I also love to write, express myself, encourage others, and blogging is a great way to express that! I have been working with children for the past 20 years, oh that makes me feel old! I truly adore all the kiddos that are in my life, I don't know what I would do without thier joy surrounding me everyday, it just makes my heart and soul happy :) I am a beauty, and makeup lover, I love all things beauty, let's just say I know my stuff, and I am a collector of pretty things. Thank you for joining me and my journey, please enjoy and live life happily with a smile! Blog on, and never give up your dreams!